88%

Ysera EDP

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Y Eau de Parfum bottle Y EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
M Gender M
2018 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Ysera Eau de Parfum bottle Ysera EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Y EDP
Y Eau de Parfum is the benchmark of modern aromatic masculinity - vibrant, crisp, and versatile with just enough woody richness to leave a lasting impression without ever shouting.
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Our Verdict - Ysera EDP
Luxe Fragrances' Ysera follows YSL's Y closely on paper - apple and ginger into sage and juniper, closing on amberwood and tonka. Captures the fresh-aromatic opening well; the fougere depth in the dry-down is where it thins out.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Y EDP
Ysera EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Ginger 25% vs 29%
Apple 25% vs 40%
Bergamot 24% vs 29%
Only in Y
Juniper 25%
Shared Notes
Sage 37% vs 38%
Geranium 29% vs 29%
Only in Y
Lavender 33%
Only in Ysera
Juniper 32%
Shared Notes
Amberwood 17% vs 39%
Tonka Bean 16% vs 31%
Cedar 16% vs 28%

Accords

Y Ysera
95%
Aromatic
85%
85%
Fresh Spicy
70%
75%
Woody
65%
70%
Herbal
60%
Citrus
Amber
60%
Fruity
50%
30%
Earthy
30%
Sweet
Aromatic shared
95%
85%
Fresh Spicy shared
85%
70%
Woody shared
75%
65%
70%
60%
60%
50%
30%
30%

Performance

Y Ysera
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Y

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Its vibrant citrus, apple, and aromatic top notes make Y Eau de Parfum ideal for spring and fall when a fresh yet substantial signature is desirable. Summer works due to the freshness, but the denser woody and spicy base can feel too much in high heat, while winter mutes the brightness.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Versatile projection and clean, modern profile make this safe but distinctive for office and casual settings. The aromatic freshness can suit dates, but it lacks the elegance for formal wear and the minimalism for sport.

Ysera

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn

Fresh apple-sage-amberwood structure suits spring through autumn best; light for deep winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Clean and versatile - fits office and casual wear well, with enough polish for daytime dates.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean aromatic, fresh spicy, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Y EDP
Ysera EDP
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